FC Barcelona alert! Newcastle look for options ahead of Alexander Isak's possible departure

The Newcastle United, despite initially showing an inflexible stance regarding the departure of their star striker, Alexander Isak, is pricing him at no less than 100-120 million euros to deter interest from other clubs, everything indicates that they do not rule out the possibility that one of the numerous teams eager to acquire the services of the forward, including FC Barcelona, may tempt him. With this in mind, it would not be surprising if the English are open to hearing economic proposals for the next transfer window.

Moreover, in England, it is already being discussed that the 'Magpies' are considering various market options in case the striker ends up signing for another club or if they are forced to part ways with their main star due to Premier League regulations on profits and sustainability. According to reports on the website 'Caught Offside', Newcastle is setting its sights on Eintracht Frankfurt's forward, Hugo Ekitiké.

With the 'Magpies' stance perhaps somewhat more flexible regarding the sale of their star striker, who this season has scored 21 goals and provided five assists in 30 matches, it will be interesting to see if FC Barcelona maintains its interest in him. Additionally, it will be necessary to assess whether the Barcelona team enters into a bidding war for the striker who has also attracted interest from, among others, Arsenal and Liverpool, two major English clubs looking to strengthen their offensive lines with a top-tier '9'.

Newcastle could relax their demands to let go of Alexander Isak, but...

In this regard, it is also important to consider whether FC Barcelona manages to find an appropriate transfer agreement for an Alexander Isak who, despite being one of the most outstanding forwards in Europe, the price that is rumored that Newcastle could ask for him is not exactly affordable. Although it is feasible that the 'Magpies' are willing to negotiate their demands, they may not concede too much, given that they invested around 70 million euros in his signing, becoming a player who has appreciated in value.

Likewise, it is likely that, considering this alleged interest in Hugo Ekitiké, they will need to have significant financial muscle to sign a player whose transfer is estimated to be no less than 80 million euros.  A sum that Eintracht Frankfurt apparently would desire to let him go.